News for 'Security Breach'

No security breach in Aarogya Setu app, govt responds to hacker

No security breach in Aarogya Setu app, govt responds to hacker

Rediff.com6 May 2020

On Tuesday, a French hacker and cyber security expert Elliot Alderson had claimed that 'a security issue has been found' in the app and that 'privacy of 90 million Indians is at stake'. Dismissing the claims, the government said 'no personal information of any user has been proven to be at risk by this ethical hacker'.

Goodbye, Shastri Bhawan

Goodbye, Shastri Bhawan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

As Shastri Bhawan nears demolition, one of Delhi's most iconic government buildings leaves behind six decades of stories, power, journalism and public life.

Rana Kapoor Faces FIR Over Alleged Illegal Property Transfer

Rana Kapoor Faces FIR Over Alleged Illegal Property Transfer

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against former Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor and others for alleged illegal transfer of mortgaged property worth Rs 1,000 crore.

Court Orders Virtual Appearance For Amritpal Singh In Ajnala Case

Court Orders Virtual Appearance For Amritpal Singh In Ajnala Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, currently detained in Dibrugarh jail, Assam, will appear virtually before a trial court in Amritsar for the 2023 Ajnala police station attack case.

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.

Southampton charged by EFL over alleged spying on Middlesbrough

Southampton charged by EFL over alleged spying on Middlesbrough

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The English Football League (EFL) has charged Southampton after Middlesbrough complained of spying ahead of their Championship promotion playoff semi-final first leg clash.

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail For Housing Society Fraud Accused

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail For Housing Society Fraud Accused

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Mumbai sessions court has denied pre-arrest bail to two individuals accused of misappropriating funds and fraud within a residential society in Wadala, citing the necessity of custodial interrogation.

BCCI blocks hotel and team bus reach for outsiders

BCCI blocks hotel and team bus reach for outsiders

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is introducing new access control rules for players during the Indian Premier League (IPL) to strengthen discipline and ensure stricter compliance with tournament protocols.

Afghan Taliban Firing Injures Civilians After Border Infiltration Bid

Afghan Taliban Firing Injures Civilians After Border Infiltration Bid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Three civilians, including two women, were injured in alleged cross-border firing by Afghan Taliban forces after Pakistan's security forces foiled an infiltration bid by militants along the border in South Waziristan.

Parl panel grills NTA officials over NEET-UG paper leak

Parl panel grills NTA officials over NEET-UG paper leak

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Members of Parliament questioned top National Testing Agency (NTA) officials about the NEET-UG paper leak, with the NTA stating the CBI is investigating the matter. The parliamentary panel also discussed measures to prevent future leaks and reforms within the NTA.

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.

Day after breach, security tightened in and around Parliament complex

Day after breach, security tightened in and around Parliament complex

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Security personnel deployed outside the Transport Bhavan, metres away from the Parliament complex, did not allow anyone to go beyond the barricades they had put up before checking their identity cards and entry passes.

Fakhar Zaman Banned for Two PSL Matches Over Ball Tampering

Fakhar Zaman Banned for Two PSL Matches Over Ball Tampering

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after being found guilty of breaching the code of conduct related to changing the condition of the ball during a match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings.

Rs 7.31 Crore Gold Fraud Uncovered At Canara Bank Branch

Rs 7.31 Crore Gold Fraud Uncovered At Canara Bank Branch

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A significant fraud involving the theft of gold ornaments and their replacement with fake jewellery has been discovered at a Canara Bank branch in Jalna district, Maharashtra. The alleged fraud amounts to Rs 7.31 crore.

Cops suspended for security breach

Cops suspended for security breach

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Two Pakistani police officials were suspended after they allowed their autograph-hunting relatives to walk up to Sachin Tendulkar's room.

BCCI alarmed as IPL 'WAGS loophole' under scanner

BCCI alarmed as IPL 'WAGS loophole' under scanner

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The IPL's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has raised concerns about unauthorised individuals in team areas, prompting the BCCI to tighten security protocols for franchises during the ongoing season.

Banks Review Cybersecurity Amid AI Threat Concerns

Banks Review Cybersecurity Amid AI Threat Concerns

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a high-level meeting with bank heads to assess cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models, following concerns over Anthropic's Claude Mythos system and its potential impact on financial data security.

High drama outside TN Lok Bhavan, Vijay's house amid uncertainty

High drama outside TN Lok Bhavan, Vijay's house amid uncertainty

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Supporters of TVK chief Vijay gathered in large numbers outside his residence, demanding he be invited to take the oath as Chief Minister amid ongoing political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu. The gathering highlights the pressure on the TVK leadership to clarify its roadmap for the upcoming elections and its position on the ongoing government formation deadlock.

BJP storms to power in Bengal, ends Mamata's 15-year rule

BJP storms to power in Bengal, ends Mamata's 15-year rule

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party has surged past the halfway mark in the West Bengal assembly elections, leading in 185 seats against the Trinamool Congress's 91, signalling a potential political shift in the state. Early trends suggest a geographically split mandate, with the BJP gaining in border, tribal, and industrial regions, while the TMC holds ground in parts of Kolkata and select rural strongholds.

Himachal Government Vows Action In 2022 Paper Leak Case

Himachal Government Vows Action In 2022 Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured strict action in the 2022 police recruitment paper leak case, following a CBI recommendation for penalties against police officers.

PM's security breached in Karnataka, boy jumps to offer garland

PM's security breached in Karnataka, boy jumps to offer garland

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The prime minister extended his hand to accept the garland but could not reach out to the boy.

How BJP turned TMC's structural cracks into a sweeping mandate

How BJP turned TMC's structural cracks into a sweeping mandate

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal has not merely redrawn the electoral map but overturned the operating logic of politics in the state, breaching the TMC's entrenched fortress despite a decade-and-a-half of dominance, minority consolidation, and a sustained "outsider" narrative.

Why's CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Trending?

Why's CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Trending?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The word rickrolling is trending after class 12 students claimed on X that a QR code printed on a Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 mathematics board exam paper redirected them to the famous music video Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.

NEET leak: CBI reveals how accused got leaked question papers

NEET leak: CBI reveals how accused got leaked question papers

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The CBI has requested police custody of four individuals arrested in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, alleging the exam was compromised by circulating question papers online.

Cong moves privilege notice against Modi over address to nation

Cong moves privilege notice against Modi over address to nation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Congress MP K C Venugopal has submitted a privilege notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging breach of privilege during a recent address to the nation.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce, Criticises 'Aata-Sata' Marriage Custom

Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce, Criticises 'Aata-Sata' Marriage Custom

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Rajasthan High Court overturned a family court's decision, granting a woman a divorce and strongly criticising the 'Aata-Sata' marriage custom, highlighting the need to assess matrimonial disputes based on the 'preponderance of probabilities' rather than criminal law standards.

Rajasthan High Court Condemns 'Inhuman Barter System', Grants Divorce

Rajasthan High Court Condemns 'Inhuman Barter System', Grants Divorce

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Rajasthan High Court has overturned a family court's decision and granted a divorce to a woman, criticising the 'Aata-Sata' marriage custom and stating that cruelty in matrimonial disputes does not require proof 'beyond reasonable doubt'.

Odisha Police Crackdown: 1,771 Arrested, Drugs And Arms Seized

Odisha Police Crackdown: 1,771 Arrested, Drugs And Arms Seized

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized over 3,000 kg of ganja, 20 unlicensed guns and other illegal items during a special five-day drive across the state.

EC rejects rigging claims a day after Mamata stormed EVM strong room

EC rejects rigging claims a day after Mamata stormed EVM strong room

Rediff.com1 May 2026

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Agarwal, has refuted allegations of potential malpractices at counting centres, assuring that robust security measures are in place. This comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised concerns about possible tampering with EVMs.

35 vessels transited via Hormuz in 24 hrs with our 'permission': IRGC Navy

35 vessels transited via Hormuz in 24 hrs with our 'permission': IRGC Navy

Rediff.com22 May 2026

As many as 35 vessels, including cargo carriers and oil tankers, successfully navigated through the strategic maritime chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours, according to Iran's state media reports citing a formal declaration by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.

IPL 2026: Playoff race intensifies as GT host SRH

IPL 2026: Playoff race intensifies as GT host SRH

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans prepare for a critical IPL showdown that could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race.

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.

'Not only Hindu votes': Top pollster decodes BJP's Bengal win

'Not only Hindu votes': Top pollster decodes BJP's Bengal win

Rediff.com20 May 2026

According to pollster Pradeep Gupta, years of TMC "misrule" that created a "climate of fear", Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma and the organisational abilities of Amit Shah and the RSS brought the BJP to power in West Bengal.

Odisha CM Orders Police To Instil Fear Among Criminals

Odisha CM Orders Police To Instil Fear Among Criminals

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and restoring public confidence. This follows a review of the law and order situation in the wake of recent crimes, including a mob-lynching and a murder in Mayurbhanj district.

Pakistani Man Jailed For Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Pakistani Man Jailed For Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Pakistani court has remanded a man to judicial custody after he allegedly threatened to bomb the US Consulate General in Karachi. The accused, Sharjeel Akbar, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the Foreign Security Cell after the consulate received a threatening phone call.

'Not true': Iran denies participation in second round of talks in Pakistan

'Not true': Iran denies participation in second round of talks in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Iran has denied agreeing to participate in a second round of peace talks, contradicting claims made by the United States. The denial comes as tensions remain high in West Asia, with a ceasefire window nearing its end.

Iranian supertanker bypasses US Navy blockade

Iranian supertanker bypasses US Navy blockade

Rediff.com3 May 2026

An Iranian tanker successfully bypassed the US Navy to deliver crude oil to the Asia-Pacific region, despite ongoing tensions and a US blockade.